Crafting Effective Conclusions in Opinion Writing

Miss Bouts guides students on writing strong conclusions for opinion pieces. The video covers the components of a conclusion, including the hook, summary, and next steps. Students learn to craft engaging hooks, summarize their arguments, and suggest actions for readers. The lesson emphasizes clarity and persuasion, encouraging students to reinforce their opinions effectively.

Why are conclusions considered important in opinion writing?

• They summarize and reinforce the main points.

• They list references.

• They introduce new ideas.

• They provide background information.

What are the three main parts of a conclusion?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Question, Answer, Explanation

• Hook, Reminder, Next Steps

• Thesis, Evidence, Summary

What is the purpose of the hook in a conclusion?

• To introduce a new topic

• To grab the reader's attention and remind them of the main point

• To provide detailed evidence

• To list references

Which of the following is an example of a hook sentence starter?

• To summarize,

• Firstly,

• As you can clearly see,

• In conclusion,

What should the reminder section of a conclusion include?

• New arguments

• Questions for the reader

• References

• A summary of the main points

Which sentence starter is recommended for the reminder section?

• To summarize,

• In conclusion,

• Remember that my reasons were

• Firstly,

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

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What is the purpose of the next steps section in a conclusion?

• To introduce new evidence

• To guide the reader on what to do next

• To list references

• To summarize the introduction

Which of the following is an example of a next steps sentence?

• Firstly,

• In conclusion,

• Remember that my reasons were

• Thank you for reading my writing, now please look at the current school day schedule and find a way to change it so that we have more recess time.

What should you do after finishing your conclusion?

• Start a new topic

• Share your writing with someone else

• Write a bibliography

• Take a break

What is the final step mentioned in the video that will be covered in the next lesson?

• Editing and revising

• Writing the body paragraphs

• Brainstorming ideas

• Writing the introduction